| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2013 Tablas Creek TannatPaso Robles Adelaida District more |
3/1/2024 - mdsh00 Likes this wine: 92 pointsDrinking well right now. Soft tannins. Dark red fruit and plum notes with a long and smooth finish. |
| Red |
2016 Epoch Estate Wines IngenuityPaso Robles Willow Creek District Red Rhone Blend more |
1/7/2024 - mdsh00 Likes this wine: 92 pointsTastes even better the second day. Dark fruit and blackberry. Soft and slightly velcro tannins. Good now but will be even better in 5 years. |
| Red |
2016 Ridge Petite Sirah Lytton EstateDry Creek Valley more |
12/10/2023 - mdsh00 Likes this wine: NRVery well after about a 2hr decant. Soft yet lightly velcro tannins. |
| White |
2018 Lingua Franca Chardonnay EstateEola - Amity Hills more |
11/24/2023 - mdsh00 Likes this wine: NRExcellent balance between oak and citrus. Nice lingering finish. Drinking very well right now! |
| Rosé |
2020 Tablas Creek DianthusPaso Robles Adelaida District Mourvèdre Blend, Mourvèdre more |
8/13/2023 - mdsh00 Likes this wine: NRStill drinking really well in August 2023. Always impressive, especially when serving it to first timers. |
| Red |
2017 Adaptation Petite SirahNapa Valley more |
2/26/2023 - mdsh00 Likes this wine: NRDrinking well now. Deep purple color. Viscous and fruit forward at first. It has dark fruit notes like prunes and blackberry. Some sea salt notes as it opens up. Drank very well on the next day as well. This was an enjoyable Petit Sirah. |
| Red |
2019 Tablas Creek CounoisePaso Robles Adelaida District more |
1/28/2023 - mdsh00 Likes this wine: NRDrinking very well right now. Ruby red with a spicy nose. Lots of cherry and raspberry notes with hints of black pepper. Smooth and lingering finish. A nice wine for Pinot Noir fans. |
| Red |
2018 Foppiano Carignane Grant StationRussian River Valley more |
1/15/2023 - mdsh00 Likes this wine: 94 pointsDrinking very well right now and better on the second day. Soft tannins and medium body with a floral nose, blackberry, and grassy aftertaste. |
| Rosé - Sparkling |
NV Billecart-Salmon Champagne Brut RoséChampagne Blend more |
1/2/2023 - mdsh00 Likes this wine: NRExcellent. Initially gives hints of baked brioche and as it comes to room temperature, getting lots of peach, orange, and some raspberry. Had with some warm chestnuts and paired well. |
| Red - Fortified |
1982 Krohn Porto ColheitaPort Blend more |
12/31/2022 - mdsh00 Likes this wine: NRDrank for my 40th birthday. Wow! Light rust color. Hint or raisin and nutmeg with baking spices. Not as sweet compared to younger colheita which I think is good. |
| Red |
2016 Turley Zinfandel Ueberroth VineyardPaso Robles more |
12/31/2022 - mdsh00 Likes this wine: NRExcellent and very unique Zin and unlike your usual Paso style. Cherry and Cranberry on the nose and palate with a smooth and complex finish. Drinking very well right now. |
| Red |
2015 Moshin Vineyards Zinfandel Carreras VineyardDry Creek Valley more |
12/29/2022 - mdsh00 Likes this wine: NRLighter than your usual Zin from California. More acid and lighter character. Brambly and dark fruit with blackberry on the palate. Alcohol is noticeable but not overwhelming. |
| Red |
2018 Opolo Zinfandel Mountain ZinfandelPaso Robles more |
10/8/2022 - mdsh00 Likes this wine: NRBig and fruit forward. Heavy on the alcohol as well. Pairs well with pizza. Flavors of cocoa, oak, and bing cherries. Still a little tight and could do with some more aging. If you're going to open it now, it will need some time to open. |
| White |
2020 Tablas Creek VermentinoPaso Robles Adelaida District more |
8/21/2022 - mdsh00 Likes this wine: NRRefreshing on a hot day. Bright acids and steel characteristics. Kiwi fruit and citrus notes. Saline minerality. Lighter on the alcohol so it's easy drinking. Pairs nicely with Greek style kabobs. |
| Red |
2018 Pax Dazed and CarbonicNorth Coast Red Blend more |
8/6/2022 - mdsh00 Likes this wine: NRGreat drinking on a hot day. Paired well with a Salmon salad. |
| Rosé |
2020 Tablas Creek DianthusPaso Robles Adelaida District Mourvèdre Blend, Mourvèdre more |
7/2/2022 - mdsh00 Likes this wine: NRDrinking excellent right now. Bold and beautiful color. Pairs well with salmon. Complex with red tart fruit profiles. Could easily go another year. |
| White |
2018 Foppiano Chardonnay Della's BlockRussian River Valley more |
6/24/2022 - mdsh00 Likes this wine: NRNice golden straw color. Robust and full bodied with plenty of oak and hints of tropical fruit. Pairs well with teriyaki salmon. |
| Red |
2013 Denner The Dirt WorshipperCentral Coast Syrah Blend, Syrah more |
4/17/2022 - mdsh00 Likes this wine: NRDrinking well right now but could go for at least another year or two. Bold with notes of dark fruit, smoke, and sea salt. It's tight at first but opens up nicely in about 30-60 minutes. Very enjoyable. |
| Red |
2002 Foppiano Petite SirahRussian River Valley more |
3/15/2022 - mdsh00 Likes this wine: NRStill very powerful and tannic but mellowed out. Chocolate, plums, and oak throughout. Drinking well now. |
| Red |
2016 Hyde Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir Larry HydeCarneros more |
1/23/2022 - mdsh00 Likes this wine: NRComplex and layered with blackberry and dark cherry on the palate. Juicy and long finish. Can certainly keep for a few more years. |
| White |
2018 Sandhi Wines Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict VineyardSta. Rita Hills more |
7/24/2021 - mdsh00 Likes this wine: 91 pointsExcellent floral and citrus nose. Complex layers of oak, pineapple, lemon, and apple. The lower ABV of 12.5% also made this more enjoyable. Interesting to see how this one will develop with time. |
| Red |
2009 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Los Alamos VineyardSanta Barbara County more |
7/11/2021 - mdsh00 Likes this wine: NRBright with medium acid. Round tannins. Earthy on the nose. Cherry, plum, and cedar on the palate with velvety and complex layers. Drinking well now. No need to decant. |
| Red |
2009 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir "Dick and Marg Denny" Block Le Bon ClimatSanta Maria Valley more |
7/10/2021 - mdsh00 Likes this wine: NRDrank on a horizontal tasting. Darker on the nose with more notes of mushroom and forest floor. Palate shows black, dark cherry with some pepper and chewy tannins. After about an hour it opened up more and settled down. Went well with Mediterranean food. It could age for another year or two but showing well now. It would benefit from a decant if opened now. |
| White |
2016 Bodegas La Cana Albariño NaviaRías Baixas more |
7/10/2021 - mdsh00 Likes this wine: 92 pointsExcellent Albariño. Gold color. Floral and jasmine flowers on the nose. The palate is long with excellent mouth feel. Tropical fruit notes like pineapple and lychee present. Layered and complex. Pairs well with blue cheese and truffled goat cheese. |
| White |
2020 Le Vigne Sauvignon BlancPaso Robles more |
7/9/2021 - mdsh00 Likes this wine: NRNice Sauvignon Blanc. It's heavier on the alcohol so be prepared. Lots of tropical fruit on the nose. Layers of citrus, nectarine, and tart apple. |
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